Washington Monument Welcomes 20 Millionth Visitor
Private First Class Peter Taormina of Brooklyn New York and Walter Reed patient was welcomed by Oscar L Chapman assistant secretary of the interior marking the 20 millionth visit to the Washington Monument. Taormina a Belgium France veteran lost a hand in combat and received a guided tour. The article traces the monument’s long history from 1783 plans to 1888 public opening and notes the 555 foot shaft weight 81120 tons and the stone memorials from many nations embedded in the shaft.
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Young Author Rene Kuhn Wins Hopwood for First Novel
Rene Kuhn, age 22, wins the Major Hopwood award for fiction with 34 Charlton a three generation tale set in New York City It follows a girl gaining independence from a possessive family background Kuhn who was born in Honolulu and educated at Swarthmore and Michigan plans a second story and may settle in the West with homes in San Francisco and Colorado.
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Honolulu Star Bulletin
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Gene Fowler
Teens pick books for future careers and favorites
High school readers name nursing as a top dream career and list "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" "Forever Amber" and "Green Years" among their favorites. They favor both books and films with "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" and "To Have and Have Not" noting preferred literary versions.
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Gay Gadgets Party Games Sparks Red-Hot Mixer Ideas
A vintage dating party column suggests playful mixer ideas for a lively crowd. Blind Date-Line pairs are formed by touch after blindfolding boys. Grab Bag features girls drawing wacky features on bags. Cold Wave freezes couples when music stops. Mothball Mixer uses rubber balls to switch partners.
Currency Surge Exceeds 1800 Chinese Dollars per US Dollar
The black market rate for one US dollar in Chungking reached an all time $1800 Chinese dollar before easing to around $1700 after China halted gold sales. Inflation worsened in Japanese occupied Shanghai where rice rose to about $5600 a pound.
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Trixie Teen Seeks Home Front Makeover
Trixie Teen ribbing readers about shabby living rooms and party mishaps. She jokes about worn rugs, a lopsided couch, scratched tables, stained upholstery, and the need for better care to encourage a more orderly home.
Eyeshadow to Match Jewels Deep Green and Sapphire Blues
The guide suggests using emerald tones with deep green eyeshadow and black mascara tipped with green for a jewel look. For sapphire accents, apply deep blue eyeshadow and fringe lashes with dark blue mascara to evoke twin sapphires. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
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Favorite costume jumper pairs with blouses and sweaters
A fashion note highlights a beloved jumper style for girls featuring a snug waist, ribbon lacing, and a full cut skirt. It pairs well with pretty blouses or harmonious sweaters, presenting a versatile wardrobe staple.
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